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Attorney General Ellison, lawmakers, and other leaders commend legislature for passing bill to combat employer misclassification fraud
Employer misclassification fraud happens when an employer incorrectly classifies a full-time employee as an independent contractor, resulting in that employee losing access to important rights, benefits, and protections, like overtime pay, workers compensation, earned sick and safe time, and more.
 

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Attorney General Ellison reaches settlement with Dolan Printing over non-compete agreements
Dolan Printing to release current and former workers from pre-existing non-compete agreements
“Workers should have the freedom to leave their jobs and to use their skills and experience to seek better paying work,” Attorney General Ellison said. “Non-compete agreements that restrict this fundamental freedom for workers are an injustice that harms competition and keeps wages low. I appreciate that Dolan Printing agreed to release its workers from their non-compete agreements.” 

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Attorney General Ellison shuts down 17 sham nonprofits involved in federal child nutrition fraud
The court-ordered dissolutions will protect the public from further fraudulent use of the 17 nonprofits, which were used to steal funds intended to feed children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The leaders of these 17 nonprofits harmed public trust in charities by pocketing funds intended to feed children,” Attorney General Ellison said. 

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Attorney General Ellison commends Senate for final passage of the Debt Fairness Act
Act reforms medical debt collection, wage garnishment, and bankruptcy, including banning automatic transfer of medical debt to one’s spouse and banning denying necessary medical care over unpaid bills
“Once the Debt Fairness Act passes the House and is signed into law, it will be easier for Minnesotans to work their way out of debt and harder for Minnesotans to be trapped in cycles of poverty and exploitation by debt,” said Attorney General Ellison. 

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Attorney General Ellison sues home seller and lender for predatory lending, deceptive practices, and religious discrimination
Files lawsuit against Chadwick Banken and multiple businesses Banken owns for selling homes via contract for deed using deceptive and predatory practices, illegally discriminating against Muslim purchasers

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Attorney General Ellison Secures $35 Eli Lilly Insulin for Minnesotans

Attorney General Keith Ellison reached a settlement with insulin manufacturer Eli Lilly, which guarantees that Minnesotans will be able to purchase Eli Lilly insulin products for just $35 for the next 5 years. Eli Lilly will also donate free insulin to 15 clinics serving low-income Minnesotans for 5 the next five years.

Click here for more information and find out everything you need to know to obtain a month’s supply of insulin for $35, and for free, in some instances.

The Attorney General’s Office is remodeling its current office space and for everyone’s safety during this time, we are temporarily discontinuing the practice of in-person meetings with consumers and attempting to limit incoming mail. We are still committed to serving you in the best and most timely way possible. If you would like to speak with an analyst, we ask that you please call us. If you need help with a consumer problem and would like this Office to contact an organization on your behalf, we ask you to file a complaint using the Online Consumer Assistance Request Form. Thank you for your understanding.


Tips for fundraisers and donors
Know your rights and responsibilities as a fundraiser or donor to charitable causes

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office serves as the chief regulator of charities in Minnesota. The Charities Division of the Office is dedicated to educating fundraisers and charities about their responsibilities under the law and ensure they comply with the law, and to educating donors about their rights and how to know they are donating to reliable charities with a track record of delivering results. As such, the Office offers resources for the public including tips on researching charities, avoiding scams, and reporting questionable practices.


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Advisory Task Force on Lowering Pharmaceutical Drugs Prices - February 2020 Report

After nearly one year of public study and deliberation, Minnesota Attorney General Ellison’s Advisory Task Force on Lowering Pharmaceutical Drugs Prices has released a report and 14 recommendations for lowering prescription drug prices.

Read the full report or the press release for more information.


Affording Your Life Podcast
Listen to the AG's New Podcast!

Affording Your Life with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is your podcast about fairness, justice, and consumer information to help you afford your life.

Available on all major platforms


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Dose of Reality MN

Overdose deaths from opioids are increasing at an alarming rate. We are losing too many Minnesotans to painkillers, heroin, and other opioids. Use DoseOfReality.MN.gov to learn more about prescription painkiller abuse and how you can do your part to prevent it in Minnesota.